Breakfast at Tiffany's

1961 • 114 minutes

About this movie

The names Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly have become synonymous since this dazzling romantic comedy was translated to the screen from Truman Capote's best-selling novella. Holly is a deliciously eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. George Peppard plays her next-door neighbour, a writer who is "sponsored" by a wealthy Patricia Neal. Guessing who's the right man for Holly is easy. Seeing just how that romance blossoms is one of the enduring delights of this gem-like treat set to Henry Mancini's Oscar®-winning score and the Oscar®-winning Mancini-Johnny Mercer song "Moon River."

Ratings and reviews

An excellent film populated with a cast of colourful characters who live on in memory long past the end. Of this there is no doubt: Audrey Hepburn is superb! The story is timeless and as the title (subtlety) suggests, speaks to our hidden human desire for change; the yen to free ourselves from a quotidian existence where we wake right on time for Breakfast at Tiffany's. Big up for the film's score!

I am incredibly biased because this is my favorite movie ever but I think that Breakfast at Tiffany's deserves more than five stars. The compelling story line by Truman Capote is really brought to life in this timeless film. This is a feel-good love story with unexpected twists and turns. Some of the content of this film really pushed the envelope at the time and some of the content is definitely outdated in 2019 but it's important to try and look past that and enjoy this piece for what it is... an elegant and romantic comedy.

The fashion in this movie is to die for, the characters are so loveable and it's proven to me that there is such a thing as a timeless film. Let's just say that this movie is from my mom's time and I love it more than she does. Breakfast At Tiffany's made me fall madly in love with Audrey and her work.